The Court Rolls of Ramsey, Hepmangrove, and Bury, 1268–1600

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RAMSEY. LEET HELD THERE ON SATURDAY AFTER THE FEAST OF ST EDWARD, KING AND MARTYR, IN THE THIRTY-SIXTH YEAR OF THE REIGN OF KING EDWARD III AND THE FOURTEENTH YEAR OF THE LORD ABBOT RICHARD. [1]

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[INQUEST/JURORS:] Thomas Cook, John Baroun, Nicholas Ladeler, John Gritteford, John Sparhauk, Simon Pudyfer, William de Leyghtoun, John Sewyr, Nicholas de Hirst, John atte Cros, Martin Bakere, John Bernard Junior.

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[CAPITAGE:] from the whole vill, that all not be called individually: 6 s. 8 d.

[PRESENTMENTS BY THE ALE-TASTERS]

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Presentments by John Baroun, Richard Colynnessoun and Robert Rideman, ale-tasters:

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5 s. (fine) [2] from Matillis Aillington for brewing and selling ale contrary to the assize [of ale], 40 times.

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5 s. (fine) from Emma Milnere for the same, 40 times.

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6 d. from Joan Botyler for the same, 30 times.

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2 s. from Alice Forstere for the same, 12 times.

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2 d. from Lucia Nytingale for the same, once.

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2 s. (fine) from Agnes Ulf for the same, 20 times.

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2 s. (fine) from Agnes Hore for the same, 12 times.

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12 d. (fine) from Joan Frost for the same, 30 times.

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12 d. (fine) from Emma Gritteford for the same, 20 times.

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2 s. 6 d. (fine) from Alice de Red for the same, 40 times.

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12 d. (fine) from Joan de London for the same, 30 times.

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3 s. (fine) from Joan Pulter for the same, 30 times.

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3 s. (fine) from Margaret Cohanuk for the same, 30 times.

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3 s. (fine) from Agnes Bukeworth for the same, 30 times.

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18 d. (fine) from Agnes Clerc for the same, 30 times.

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40 d. (fine) from Mildred Somersham for the same, 40 times.

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2 s. 6 d. (fine) from May de Overe for the same.

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40 d. from Agnes de Lynne for the same, 20 times.

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12 d. from Alice [?Seward] [3] for the same, six times.

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6 d. each from John Baroun, Richard Colinnessoun and Robert Rideman, ale-tasters, for not performing their office.

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3 d. from William Duffel for a licence of concord with William Northeye in a plea of debt.

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3 d. each from William Bere and John Hayward, pledges of William Robbes for unjust detention of 500 rushes worth 10 s. from Nicholas Ladeler, to his damages of 12 d., [which William has not paid.] Order that the money be collected.

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3 d. from John Philip for unjust detention of 12 d. from John Wardebois and his wife, Agnes, to their damages of 1 d. Order to collect.

[PRESENTMENTS BY THE JURORS]

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3 d. from William Coupere of Bury for narrowing the common road at Benetescroft with an uncleaned gutter, to nuisance.

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Amercement excused from the Almoner for doing similarly by deflecting one broo at Prattes Lane's End, [4] to nuisance.

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3 d. from John Milnere for the same with one uncleaned gutter at Wodewardes Croft, [5] to nuisance.

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3 d. from Andrew Pykeler for obstructing the proper flow of water with his uncleaned gutter at Mayes Croft, [6] to nuisance.

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3 d. from Thomas Caunvyle for the same at Lepers Lane, [7] to nuisance.

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3 d. from John Randolf for the same at New Field, [8] to nuisance.

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Amercement excused from the Treasurer of the Convent for the same at Turvers Lane, [9] to nuisance.

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6 d. from Robert Brouse for obstructing the proper flow of water with one uncleaned gutter at Bridge Street, [10] to nuisance.

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6 d. from Gilbert de Lynne for the same before his door, to nuisance.

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6 d. from Edmund Bocher for having a common gutter running from his house into the common road, to nuisance.

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3 d. from Martin Baker for obstructing the proper flow of water with an uncleaned gutter at the bridge, to nuisance.

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3 d. from Wyot Sawyer for the same there, to nuisance.

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6 d. from Philip Skynnere for the same next to John Sparhauk, to nuisance.

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3 d. (excused) from the Warden of the Chapel of Blessed Mary for obstructing the proper flow of water with an uncleaned gutter next to John Ferour, to nuisance.

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3 d. from John Bruslaunse for the same next to his dwelling, to nuisance.

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6 d. from Thomas Cook for narrowing the common lade behind the dwelling of Agnes Hog, to nuisance.

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3 d. from Adam Scherman for the same behind his dwelling, to nuisance.

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12 d. from Adam Skynnere for putting pelts into the common lade behind his dwelling, to nuisance.

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3 d. from Alice, former wife of John Hering, for putting her dung heap in the common lade behind her dwelling, to nuisance. Amercement excused from the Bailiff of Biggin for failing to make a bridge in Biggin Lane, as was ordered in the last court, to nuisance.

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6 d. from Henry Dalton for drawing blood from Alice Cartere. Pledge: Simon Pydifer.

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6 d. from Henry Dalton for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Alice Cartere. Pledge: [Simon Pydifer], [11] who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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6 d. from one stranger for drawing blood from John Chapman of Cambridge. [12] Pledge: the Constable, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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6 d. from the same stranger for a hue and cry justly raised on him by the said John. Pledge: [the Constable.] [13]

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3 d. from Fyne de Dene for unjustly raising the hue and cry on Martin Merche. Pledge: the Constable.

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6 d. from Thomas Seward, servant of Thomas Canvyle for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Martin Merche. Pledge: Thomas Canvyle, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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12 d. from John Draper for drawing blood from Ralph Flye. Pledge: Reginald Draper.

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6 d. from John Draper for a hue and cry justly raised on him by John Coryur. Pledge: [Reginald Draper.] [14]

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3 d. from Roger Cook for the same by Emma Wyhgte. Pledge: Martin Barkere.

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6 d. from John Cameshale for drawing blood from William Langetoun. Pledge: Robert Milnere.

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3 d. from the same John for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Emma Langetoun. Pledge: [Robert Milnere.] [15]

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6 d. from John Latoner for drawing blood from Richard Prelumius. Pledge: Hugh Carite, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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12 d. from John Philip for the same from Sarah Tyler. Pledge: Richard Colyn.

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6 d. from the same John for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Sarah Tyler. Pledge: [Hugh Carite.] [16]

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6 d. from (Richard,) servant of Adam Scherman for drawing blood from Richard Webster. Pledge: Adam Scherman, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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3 d. from Robert del Sthorous for the same from Robert Pytesle. Pledge: John Tychemersch.

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3 d. from Robert Pytesleye for the same from the said [Robert.] [17] Pledge: the Constable.

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6 d. from Simon Couherde for a hue and cry justly raised on him by John Grett of Whittlesey. [18] Pledge: the Constable.

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6 d. from Agnes Salesbury for drawing blood from Reginald Grove. Pledge: John Salesbury.

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6 d. from the same Agnes for a hue and cry justly raised on her by the said Reginald. Pledge: [John Salesbury.] [19]

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6 d. from Lord John, former chaplain of Blessed Mary, for the same by Gilbert de Lynne. Pledge: William Stafford, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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6 d. from Reginald Peyntour for drawing blood from Agnes de Lynne. Pledge: John Randolf, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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3 d. from William Hunte for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Alice Smart. Pledge: the Constable, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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6 d. from Alice Flemmyng for unjustly raising the hue and cry on Joan Smalwode. Pledge: Ralph Wright, who is amerced 3 d. for not having her.

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6 d. from William Bodesheye for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Matillis Kameshale. Pledge: the Constable, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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6 d. from Henry Jannes for the same by Ralph Pryste. Pledge: Martin Barkere.

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6 d. from Agnes de Lynne for drawing blood from William, brother of John Smyth. Pledge: Gilbert de Lynne.

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12 d. from William, brother of John Smyth for drawing blood from Gilbert de Lynne. Pledge: the Constable, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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6 d. from Agnes de Lynne for drawing blood from (John), servant of Gilbert de Lynne. Pledge: Richard Colyn, who is amerced 3 d. for not having her.

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3 d. from William Bedeford for a hue and cry justly raised on him by Matillis Jannes. Pledge: Thomas Taillor, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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3 d. from William Wayte for drawing blood from Robert Cartere. Pledge: the Constable.

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12 d. from Adam Puquey for the same from William, hayward of the Cellarer. Pledge: Richard Oxborue.

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6 d. from William, servant of William Wayte for a hue and cry justly raised on him by the wife of William Goddehale. Pledge: Ralph Wrighte.

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6 d. from Margaret Chapman for unjustly raising the hue and cry on Sarah Tillere. Pledge: William Tillere.

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6 d. from the same Margaret for the same on Agnes Ulf. Pledges: John Philip and Thomas Wyhgte.

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6 d. from John Grobbe for a hue and cry justly raised on him by the wife of Adam Glofer. Pledge: William Sparhauk, who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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3 d. from Stephen Hunney for the same by Joan Smallewod. Pledge: Roger Deen.

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2 s. from John de Bluntesham for the same by Hugh de London. Pledge: the Constable, [20] who is amerced 3 d. for not having him.

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Amercement excused from Hugh de London for the same by Peter Hering. Pledge: the Constable.

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3 d. from Agnes, former wife of Henry Launcelyn for unjustly raising the hue and cry on Richard Okesboroue. Pledge: Richard Launcelyn.

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3 d. from Richard Launcelyn for the same on the said Richard. Pledge: the Constable.

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3 d. (excused) from Alice, former wife of John Hering for the same on the said Richard. Pledge: the same. [21]

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2 s. from Mariot, wife of Richard Okesborue for making and selling poor caudle (and puddings) in fraud of her neighbors, to nuisance.

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12 d. from Ellen, wife of John Bernard for baking and selling bread contrary to the assize.

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2 s. each from Margaret Hokestere, Mariot Brous, 12 d. from Joan Caldecote, 2 s. from Emma Wyhgte, 6 d. from Ellen Scheperde, and 12 d. from Joan Pope for the same.

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6 d. from John de Lincoln for digging in the common, to the nuisance of the adjacent land.

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6 d. each from Simon Couherd, [?William] [22] Willimot, and William Bushe for the same.

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Total: 22 s. 11 d. [23]

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3 d. each from William, garcon of Everard, John Borughisman, Thomas Page, Andrew Page, William Pellage, Walter, garcon of John Claxton, Edmund Chaterize, Adam Purquey, William Fouke, John Hawse, Philip, garcon of the Sacristan, Walter, garcon of the Sacristan, Robert, garcon of the Almoner, Walter, garcon of the Almoner, William Morton, Nicholas Clere, William Maderevesman and Henry Augstin for being out of tithing.

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6 d. from Thomas Wyghte for trespass against Richard Carleton, to his damages of 5 s., which are to be collected.

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6 d. from Ralph Preest for the same against John Taillor, to his damages of 18 d., which are to be collected.

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Order to summon Wyot Sawyer to the next court of the Cellarer to answer to Ralph Preest in a plea of trespass.

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Order to summon William Cartere to the next court of the Cellarer to answer to John Burrel in a plea of detinue of chattels.

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Order to attach Henry Augstin to answer Alice Norice of Over at the next court of the Cellarer in a plea of debt. Pledge for the complainant: William Bere.

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Order to attach Robert Pykerell and his wife, Joan, to answer to Alan Segrave at the next court of the Cellarer in a plea of debt.

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Total: 102 s.

102

AFFEERORS: Nicholas Hirst and John Sewyr, sworn.

Notes

1. 19 March, 1362.

2. MS: fina.

3. Damaged.

4. MS: Pratteslaneshunde.

5. MS: Wodewardescroft.

6. MS: Mayescroft.

7. MS: Leperslane.

8. MS: Newefeld.

9. MS: Turverslane.

10. MS: Briggestrate.

11. MS: predictus.

12. MS: Kantebrigge.

13. MS: predictus.

14. MS: predictus.

15. MS: predictus.

16. MS: predictus.

17. MS: Rogerus.

18. MS: Wytelesey.

19. MS: predictus.

20. Deleted: Wyot Sawyer Sr.

21. Deleted.

22. Obliterated.

23. Written in bottom right corner of membrane.